One night he stopped to sleep. He leaned against a rock. He fell asleep. He dreamed.

In his dream, Jacob saw steps. He saw angels going up and down. And at the top of the steps was God, talking to him.

When Jesus tells his disciples that they are going to see heaven open and angels moving up and down. that’s the story he’s reminding them of. And this time, he’s saying, God’s not just at the top of the steps.

He’s at the bottom, too.

So go back to the beginning of the post. What was the tone of voice Jesus was using when he says, “Nathanael. you are impressed by a little ‘I saw you when’? Guys, all of you. Listen. You are gonna get your own version of Jacob’s ladder. And this time, it’s going to be even better.”

I don’t think Jesus was scolding. I’m not sure he was mocking. When I read it, I hear a hint of delight. I hear a tone of “You will so amazed. This will be so cool.”

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Social media chaplain. Author of "Lent For Non-Lent People" and "A Great Work: A Conversation With Nehemiah For People (Who Want To Be) Doing Great Works." Writer of 300wordsaday.com. I help people understand. Understand some of the Bible. Understand what Lent can be about. Understand what it means to follow.
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